Apr 10, 2013
Ford's hybrid sales in the first quarter of the year totaled 21,080 vehicles, marking the first time Ford has sold more than 20,000 hybrids in a quarter; first-quarter hybrid sales increased by 324 percent First-quarter growth even higher in key markets; Fusion Hybrid sales up 518 percent in New York, 478 percent in Lo ... Continue reading
Apr 10, 2013
Over the last two years, growing sales of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) have fueled a burst of activity in electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) infrastructure development. To realize the economic and environmental benefits of electrified transportation, national and local governments across the globe are backing ... Continue reading
ABB launches cost-effective 20kW DC fast charger for the Americas
Apr 8, 2013
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, today launched the Terra SmartConnect (SC), a breakthrough product that will significantly improve the business case for installing electric-vehicle (EV) fast chargers throughout North America. The Terra SC will be available for delivery in the Americas in the sec ... Continue reading
ECOtality and Kroger Announce Expansion of EV Partnership
Apr 8, 2013
ECOtality, Inc., a leader in clean electric transportation and storage technologies , and The Kroger Co. today announced an expanded partnership including over 200 level 2 (quick charge) charging stations, and 25 DC Fast Chargers, to be installed across key markets through the EV Project. This multimillion dollar expan ... Continue reading
ZAP Jonway Gets Approval from China National Grid for Battery Swap Version of E380 SUV
Apr 7, 2013
ZAP (ZAAP) an automotive company incorporated in California and headquartered in Santa Rosa, California announced that the battery Swap version of the E380 SUV has been approved by China National Grid for its battery swap stations in China, based in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. The Battery Swap Version of E380 SUV (Mod ... Continue reading
Detroit Electric Unveils SP:01 -- The New Benchmark For Electric Vehicle Performance And Handling
Apr 7, 2013
Emissions-free motoring has a new high-performance champion following the unveiling today of Detroit Electric's SP:01, a limited-edition, two-seat pure-electric sports car that sets new standards for performance and handling in the electric vehicle (EV) segment. Boasting an impressive 155mph (249km/h) top speed and cov ... Continue reading
Apr 5, 2013
Here are the 2013 vehicles sold in the U.S that can get 40+ MPG combined Highway and City Driving Notice there are only SEdans, Wagons and One SUV that meets the great MPG criteria. ... Continue reading
Volt owners exceeding EPA electric-driving estimate
Apr 5, 2013
150 million combined electric miles equivalent of trip from Earth to Mars DETROIT â Chevrolet Volt owners are consistently achieving the published EPA-estimated mileage of 98 MPGe gasoline-free miles, and many are even exceeding it. Their experience contributes to an out worldly total of 150 million electric-power ... Continue reading
Apr 5, 2013
With vehicle-to-building (V2B) technology -- which makes the energy stored in plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) batteries available to commercial and residential buildings -- vehicles can compete with both traditional local generation and stationary storage for offsetting demand charges or providing peak shaving services. ... Continue reading
UQM Technologies Receives Order to Refresh PowerPhase Components in Denver RTD Hybrid Buses
Apr 4, 2013
UQM Technologies, Inc. (NYSE MKT: UQM) and the Denver Regional Transportation District (RTD) announced today that UQM will begin a refurbishment program on the generators and motor controllers used in the agency's fleet of hybrid buses. The original units being refurbished far exceeded their expected life and this prog ... Continue reading
Apr 3, 2013
This weekend the 2013 Ford Fusion will cruise the high seas of the Caribbean Islands with a "purpose." The Fusion will sail for eight days and seven nights aboard the 2013 Tom Joyner Fantastic Voyage, as part of Ford's relationship with the Tom Joyner Foundation. This marks the seventh consecutive year Ford has been th ... Continue reading
Apr 2, 2013
Renesas Electronics America Inc., a premier provider of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced that Ranjit Deshpande, vice president of Engineering, will address electric vehicle (EV) design at the Automobile Electronics & Electric Vehicles Seminar. Jointly sponsored by the IEEE Silicon Valley Chapter of the ... Continue reading
Los Angeles Zipsters to Get a Charge out of Driving with New Honda Fit EVs
Apr 1, 2013
Zipcar, Inc., the world's leading car sharing network, with the support of Los Angeles City Councilmember Eric Garcetti,today announced the introduction of 2013 Honda Fit EV battery electric vehicles (BEV) into the Zipcar Los Angeles fleet. The addition of the new electric vehicles in Los Angeles comes as a result of t ... Continue reading
Mar 29, 2013
The volume of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) has grown significantly over the last year, with many auto manufacturers adding new models to their fleets. Indeed, several auto manufacturers are electrifying their fleets with innovative models. The PEV market is expected to grow swiftly, with a compound annual growth ra ... Continue reading
Global Automotive Trends 2014 | The "Digital Car"- Connectivity Hype And E-Car Recession
Mar 28, 2013
At a press conference hosted by the World Car Awards (WCA) at the New York International Auto Show today, an expert panel comprising 66 of the world's top automotive journalists weighed in on today's top global trends in the automotive industry. The key findings of a scientific study conducted by Prime Research are: Ma ... Continue reading
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